The Last Few Days...

Well, the maternal-fetal specialist didn't go smoothly to say the least. It's still a little too fresh to go into detail, but I will tell you my heart broke instantly with the potential news. My husband wasn't there with me because he had back to back meetings, so after my appointment I was all alone. My mind was blank. I literally was numb. When I got in my car, I started crying, and kept crying for who knows how long. I called Daniel and told him what the doctor said - and he said he would meet me at home right away. Then I called my mom, who was at the airport, getting ready to board the plane for Atlanta (the timing was a blessing). For the next 8 hours (until I fell asleep), I felt like I couldn't breathe.

The next morning I decided I needed to go back to the doctor. I didn't feel like they gave me correct information, and I needed a second opinion. By the grace of God, they were able to squeeze me into an afternoon appointment with a different ultrasound tech and perinatologist. The ultrasound tech was MUCH better and significantly more professional. She said she saw what the first ultrasound tech did, but that it was not abnormal or anything that should raise a red flag. The perinatologist did a thorough exam of the baby said the same thing when he came in - there was nothing to worry about.

Ultimately, I think the first ultrasound tech overstepped her role and tried to play doctor. Then, when the first doctor couldn't see anything, she was determined to prove she was right - that she found something "abnormal". I'm still 100% unsettled from the events of the past few days, but I feel confident in the second doctor's screening, and continue to pray that my little baby girl will be healthy.

I think Juno's step-mom said it best in one of the cutest movies of all time:

Bren: What is your job title exactly?
Ultrasound Technician: I'm an ultrasound technician, ma'am.
Bren: Well, I'm a nail technician and I think we both ought to just stick to what we know.

I second that, Bren! : )

Maternal-Fetal Specialist: Oh My!

After my ultrasound last Wednesday, the doctors informed me the baby wasn't "cooperating" so they weren't able to get a full look at her heart. She basically was a little wiggle worm, but wouldn't roll the way they wanted her to. SO - now I'm headed off to the Maternal-Fetal Specialist this afternoon for another ultrasound. They assured me nothing was wrong or of concern, but the name "Specialist" sounds really scary! Keep me in your prayers that everything will be ok today - I'll update later tonight.

Crocs Rock!

I have to admit, I never was able to jump on the original Croc bandwagon. The big, bulky clogs on my Size 10 feet weren't pretty. So when my sister suggested I try a pair of Crocs for my aching, swollen feet, I had little hope to say the least. But once I saw hers -- cute sandals vs. bulky clogs, my heart fluttered a bit. Could it be? Comfortable shoes that could pass as dress shoes in a more casual setting? My rhinestone flip flops weren't cutting it in my business-casual workplace. So I went online, picked two different styles with two different color combos, and waited patiently for them to arrive.

I've had them for about a week now, and I have to say -- they are FABULOUS!!! At first they were a little snug, but they stretch out to fit your foot (and hopefully continue to stretch as my foot does?). I got two styles: The "Cleo" in brown and the "Patricia" in black. I would by no means say they are "dressy", but they work with sun dresses, crop pants, jeans -- basically, the much more casual side of "business casual". The price was ok -- $29.99 for the Cleo and $39.99 for the Patricia, but I figure I will wear them for a while. At least another 4 months!